THE mum of a murdered gay teenager will go back to school to teach kids how homophobic bullying can affect lives.

Michael Causer, 18, was murdered at a house in Huyton in 2008 and although a judge ruled that his death was not a hate crime his mum Marie is now dedicated to creating more tolerance.

Marie will be touring round schools in Liverpool and Knowsley this month with FIT – a play aimed at tackling homophobia in young people.

Marie said: “The message has got to go out loud and clear.”

More than 5,000 young people will watch FIT when it tours schools, theatres and youth clubs across Merseyside between February 22 and 26.

Marie said: “People should be free to live their lives as they choose to live them. It has a lot to do with education. We need to get into the schools and instil in people at an early age that homophobia will not be tolerated.”Š

The play has been backed by Knowsley Housing Trust and Riverside Housing.

KHT Chief Executive Bob Taylor said: “This is a major issue that we need to tackle.Š

“We hope that bringing this play to Merseyside will highlight the issues that young people face when confronted with homophobic behaviour.

“There is no place for homophobia in our society and we are committed to doing all we can to stamp it out.”

Knowsley Housing Trust (KHT) and Riverside worked with Liverpool’s arts and social justice organisation, Homotopia, to bring the play to the area. The play has been produced by gay equality charity Stonewall.

Gary Everett, of Homotopia, said: “Our partnership with Knowsley Housing Trust and Riverside is testament that grassroots work is vital to challenging discrimination and creating a healthier and more cohesive society.”